Title: Ara Macao Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36479211&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ara Macao Inn Hotel in San José, 7-minute walk to National Museum of Costa Rica ## Photo gallery for Ara Macao Inn ![Breakfast area - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/c8023a92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/5a8d2341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/e281c7dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/d58e8e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Balcony - Ara Macao Inn (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/6cbccf1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to National Museum of Costa Rica and Morazan Park, Ara Macao Inn provides a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=36479211&PinnedHotelID=36479211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Studio, City View ![Studio, City View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/ae2f03e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio, City View ### Highlights Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop - City view - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/062abd39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Suite, City View ![Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36479300/36479211/2e884aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, City View ### Highlights Kitchen Fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Separate bedroom Private bathroom Microwave Stovetop - City view - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Property grounds](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/10000/900/805/e1ba9383_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Irazu Hotel & Studios Uruca - 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[Visit our San José travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.93205%2C-84.06782&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ltZsFpvU-SfbRtd97oCCR_Fclv8=) CALLE 25, BARRIO CALIFORNIA, San José, Province of San Jose, 09022 ### What's nearby - ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Museum of Costa Rica 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Morazan Park 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Theater 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Central Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - National Park 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - San Jose Fercori Station 4 min walk - San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Limoncello 2 min walk - Omen Pub 2 min walk - Area City Bar 3 min walk - Pizza Hut 1 min walk - Bar La Flota 2 min walk ## About this property ### Ara Macao Inn Hotel near National Museum of Costa Rica Located close to Morazan Park and National Theater, Ara Macao Inn provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Ara Macao Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Terrace ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### More - Ceiling fan - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from 11 November 2025 to 10 November 2027 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Ara Macao Inn Hotel Ara Macao Inn San José Ara Macao Inn Hotel San José ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ara Macao Inn pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ara Macao Inn? ### What time is check-in at Ara Macao Inn? ### What time is check-out at Ara Macao Inn? ### Where is Ara Macao Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Ara Macao Inn Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOSEPH 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Jorge checked me in quickly, gave tour of building and room. Awesome kitchen & fridge included. Reasonably priced. Tours drop off and pick up next door. Mercados nearby, walkable. ##### JOSEPH Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOSEPH 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent check-in by Jorge. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp and waited until my shuttle (came in late) arrived. ##### JOSEPH Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Eugenia 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Check in is a 3pm and I got there waaay before that but Jorge (the front desk person) had the room ready in like an hour so I can check in. I traveled by myself and this place was enough for me, just what I needed. Affordable and just a few minutes walk from restaurants, park, market and bars. The room had a fridge a microwave, a sink and TV. Only thing it didn’t have was a coffee machine, I drink a lot of coffee but it really wasn’t a big deal, its Costa Rica you find coffee everywhere;) also They give you a key to get to the hotel and that made me feel safe, only guests can go in. ##### Maria Eugenia Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Daryl 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very Nice Budget hotel…. ##### Daryl Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SERGE 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very good. Nice people. ##### SERGE Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was so convenient to walk around everywhere in San Jose! The host was very kind and accommodating even though I didn’t speak much Spanish. I would stay here again! ##### Jasmine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Jorge was lovely ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Dorian 25 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Manager Jorge was very nice and helpful.👍 A nice refrigerator, but the only appliance in entire apt. ... Wifi was almost useless, my biggest hindrance. Hot water only in shower, not kitchen or bathroom sinks. Windows shut, but don't close, so outside things get in, i.e. pollen gathered on the kitchen sink, bugs, etc. You could do worse, just know what you're getting. I'd crash again for a night or 2, if I didn't need better wifi. ##### Dorian Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### sally 21 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely old house which could use a little TLC ##### sally ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Jorge is extremely friendly and helpful. He helped me arrange a taxi for the next morning. He even showed to make sure everything went well. I was given a room with a balcony and patio. Very nice and unexpected. ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer 1 Jan 2025 . ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emerson 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Anfitrião muito receptivo, e prestativo, local limpo. Com certeza retornarei. ##### Emerson Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities El servicio fue super amable, el check in fácil, el ambiente tranquilo, y el cuarto viene equipado con microondas y trastes ##### Joshua Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carlos 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Todo estuvo bien un lugar muy tranquilo sin tantos problemas de ruido etc todo perfecto 👌 ##### carlos Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvain 28 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Por el precio, genial ! La estadía estuvo súper buena. Es un poco viejito pero tiene su encanto. Te sientes super bien. Un poco como una cabaña en las montañas. Y más que eso porque el lugar tiene todo las cosas que nescesitamos : buena cama, agua caliente, cocina con todo, etc. y es súper céntrico. Además de todo, la persona quien administra ese edificio es super acogedor. Después de un viaje super largo con el autobús, la pasamos super bien Muchas gracias. Será aseguramente mi lugar para dormir en San José. En resumen, por un precio barato es excelente ! Sylvain, un viajero francés ##### Sylvain Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 23 Sept 2019 Bed was comfortable Good location for Museum and National Park ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon 16 Jun 2025 ##### Jon Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Daryl T 24 Feb 2025 ##### Daryl T Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos 9 Feb 2025 ##### Carlos Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Daryl 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Daryl Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daryl 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Daryl Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvain 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent ##### Sylvain Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Eligio 11 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Eligio Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### WSMFP33 19 Dec 2022 ##### WSMFP33 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bret 12 Aug 2021 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Bret Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ---